Postcode Analysis Buckinghamshire, South East

HIGH STREET, HP5 1BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, HP5 1BG.

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Population

304

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 50,100 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: HP5 1BG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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2/10
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1/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

HP5 1BG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 45% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (49) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HP5 1BG is a mixed residential area on High Street, 0.7km from Pednormead End in Chesham. Administratively it sits within Chess Valley ward and the Chesham and Amersham constituency.

This is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £190k.

Census 2021 statistics for HP5 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00089769 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP5 1BG. The average age is 49.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.6%
Asian / British Asian9.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 190,000

1 sales · Mean £ 190,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around HP5 1BG is moderate at 61 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences57
Shoplifting51
Anti-social behaviour29
Public order24
Criminal damage and arson12

school Local Schools

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Thomas Harding Junior School

Good226 pupils0.4 km
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Elmtree Infant and Nursery School

Good227 pupils0.8 km
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Chesham Grammar School

Outstanding1322 pupils1.0 km
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Chiltern Hills Academy

Good1057 pupils1.1 km
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Newtown School

Good225 pupils1.1 km
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Heritage House School

Good96 pupils1.1 km
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Waterside Primary Academy

Inadequate1.4 km
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Our Lady's Catholic Primary School

Good213 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • The Tower0.9 km
  • The Chatgaon Indian Cuisine0.7 km
  • Cafe Encore0.4 km
  • Chesham Tandoori0.6 km
  • Papad0.7 km
  • + 18 more
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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Bellingdon News and Off Licence0.7 km
  • New Town News0.9 km
  • Al Halal Meat and Grocery Store0.6 km
  • Chesham Youth Centre0.4 km
  • Costcutter0.6 km
  • + 23 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Griffin0.8 km
  • The Jolly Sportsman0.8 km
  • Royal British Legion Chesham Club Ltd0.1 km
  • The Generals Arms0.2 km
  • The George and Dragon0.1 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Waitrose0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Shangri La0.7 km
  • Abra Kebab Ra0.7 km
  • Brim Burger Chesham0.4 km
  • Bubbles Fish and Chips0.8 km
  • Burger Box0.6 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Amersham3.4 km
  • Chalfont & Latimer5.4 km
  • Great Missenden6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Chesham Railway Station0.1 km
  • Chesham Underground Station0.1 km
  • Chesham Underground Station0.1 km
  • Chesham Underground Station0.1 km
  • Chesham Underground Station0.2 km